Electric Car News
Aussie solar-powered EV a step closer to production
A local robotics firm has received a boost in its quest to produce a solar-powered autonomous electric vehicle
Bentley CEO throws down hybrid gauntlet to politicians
Proposed ban on petrol and diesel engines by 2035 could do more harm than good by discouraging take-up of hybrids, says Bentley
Four electrified Bentleys coming by 2026
Bentley wants to be the first VW brand to carbon-neutral
Bentley Mulliner reborn to create rare cars for the filthy rich
Bentley Bacalar roadster previews lucrative new collectable cars strategy for Bentley’s Mulliner customisation operation
The show that never was: Geneva 2020’s stillborn show stoppers
UPDATED: Here are some of the 90th Geneva International Motor Show’s reveals that never saw daylight
Audi e-tron SUV delayed again
Overseas demand again delays Audi’s long-awaited e-tron arrival in Australia – but there is a silver lining
Limited edition Toyota LandCruiser marks end of V8 era
Heritage-based pack for Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series could well be the last of the bent-eights
Plug ‘n’ repay – how electric cars can earn you money
EVs are primed to play a key role in the electricity grid of the future through smart energy management and storage
2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC: pricing and features announced
Stuttgart’s all-electric SUV wings in and there’s no price premium for choosing the EV
The old Morris van is reborn as a trendy EV
The Morris name returns after 35 years with new owners, electric motors and a retro vibe
Yes, it’s a Mustang: Ford reveals Mach-E electric SUV
Ford’s first production EV shares the familiar Mustang badge but is unlike anything the car maker has created before
Could Lexus build the first 1000km electric vehicle?
New battery technology will allow the next generation of EVs to travel more than twice as far, but there’s a catch
Australians are still scared of the electric car
Nielsen survey cites lack of knowledge and high cost as a barrier to EV buying, but industry figures don’t necessarily agree
Toyota wants hybrid Hilux, Landcruiser for Australia
Make no mistake, Toyota Australia reckons Australia’s workers and farmers are ready for the brand’s first hybrid workhorses
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric has 300kW!
Compact SUV due in 2020 to pack 4.9sec 0-100km/h performance
Second-generation Toyota Mirai fuel cell EV revealed
Toyota’s second crack at a hydrogen car is a sleek, rear-driven object of lust.
Awesome new Bathurst 1000 paint schemes for top teams
These are some of the hottest Bathurst 1000 paintjobs in years
Tyre recycling exports set to be banned
PM flags change of recycling rules which will outlaw the export of tyres for offshore processing, but local tyre stewardship body is ready to act
The week that was: Frankfurt, EVs and Elon’s online bromance
Catch up on the week in automotive news and reviews from the WhichCar desk
Volkswagen electric SUV to beat hatch to Australia
Australian boss confirms an electric SUV is top of the wishlist, and that VW’s electric revolution may kill the Golf
New electric Mini confirmed for Australia in 2020
Mini’s latest electric hatch could be in Australia as early as mid-2020. But with an estimated price north of $50K, it won’t be cheap
Elon Musk teases Tesla ute reveal date
The Tesla founder reckons we’ll finally see “the coolest car I’ve ever seen” in November
New hybrid motor promises 20 percent fuel saving
Continental says its new electric motor reduces fuel consumption by one-fifth, without the disadvatages of of a regular hybrid powertrain
Electric car sharing goes live in Australia
Exclusive Ohmie Go EV sharing service paves the way for accessible zero-emissions motoring around Australia’s capitals
